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383 reviews
Motherthing by Ainslie Hogarth
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
The Reptile Room by Lemony Snicket
adventurous
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
The Subtle Knife by Philip Pullman
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Even better than the first one. An instant favorite. RIP Mr. Scoresby </3
Jesus: Apocalyptic Prophet of the New Millennium by Bart D. Ehrman
challenging
informative
slow-paced
3.75
The Bad Beginning by Lemony Snicket
dark
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism by Tim Alberta
informative
medium-paced
4.0
The Secret History by Donna Tartt
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia, Toxic friendship, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Murder, and Racial slurs
Minor: Incest and Rape
Lore Olympus: Volume Five by Rachel Smythe
dark
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Now THIS ONE is my favorite, they just keep getting better. THE KISS?!!!!! Finally. And the ending, what a cliffhanger, I’ll be biting my nails till May.
Lore Olympus: Volume Four by Rachel Smythe
dark
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
This was my favorite yet. Still waiting for Perse to REALLY get through to freaking Apollo and let other people know so he can be HELD ACCOUNTABLE but I’m sure it’s coming. Also EPISODE 88 </3 omg
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gaslighting and Rape